spitz (hund)

German - English

Definition of spitz (hund) in German English dictionary

Pomeranian

the Pomeranian or Kashubian language

a native, or inhabitant of Pomerania

a breed of small, sturdy toy dogs in the spitz family

of, or relative to Pomerania

{s} pertaining to Pomerania (former province in Germany); from Pomerania

Breed of toy dog developed from the same sled-dog ancestors as the Keeshond, Samoyed, and Norwegian elkhound. It is said to have been bred down in size from a 30-lb (14-kg) dog in the duchy of Pomerania in the early 19th century. Spirited but docile, it has a foxlike head and small, erect ears. Its long coat, especially full on the neck and chest, is white, black, brown, or reddish brown. It stands about 6-7 in. (14-18 cm) and weighs about 3-7 lbs (1.5-3 kg)

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Spitz (hund)